Spicy Cucumber Salad

This is my favorite way to use all those summer cucumbers! Ingredients: 6 cups sliced cucumber 1 cup sliced yellow onion 1 jalapeño, sliced 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup salt Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Store in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving.

Not Your Average Grilled Chicken

This grilled chicken had big flavor and was so juicy!! Ingredients: 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. brown sugar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. fresh chopped thyme 1 tbsp. fresh chopped rosemary 4 chicken breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, whisk togetherContinue reading “Not Your Average Grilled Chicken”

Blackened Mahi-mahi Tacos

Ingredients: 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika 1 ½ teaspoons dark brown sugar ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¾ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ pounds Mahi Mahi filets, cut lengthwise into smaller pieces if needed 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 flour orContinue reading “Blackened Mahi-mahi Tacos”

Chickpea Curry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped into ½ inch dice Salt and pepper 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 leek, cut in half and into half moons 1 to 2 fresh red or green chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1-inch fresh ginger, grated 3 cloves garlic, mincedContinue reading “Chickpea Curry”

Grilled Scallops

Ingredients: 1 lb. medium scallops, patted dry Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp butter Lemon wedges for serving Directions: 1. Heat grill to medium-high. Drizzle scallops wit olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. 2. Grill, covered, 4 minutes without disturbing. Flip and grill uncovered, until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutesContinue reading “Grilled Scallops”

Sweet BBQ Ribs

Ingredients: Sweet BBQ Rub 1 cup turbinado sugar 1/2 cup kosher salt  1/2 cup granulated sugar  3 tablespoons chili powder  3 tablespoons smoked paprika  2 tablespoons granulated garlic  1 tablespoon onion powder  1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin  1 teaspoon ground black pepper  Ribs 2 racks baby back ribs 1 cup low-sodium chickenContinue reading “Sweet BBQ Ribs”

Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Ingredients: Salad: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 red onion, sliced 1 large cucumber, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces  1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste  2 heirloom tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch wedges  Vinaigrette 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil  2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Basil Vinaigrette”

Chive and Herb Butter

Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon chives, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, minced zest of 1 lemon and juice of ½ lemon Directions: In small bowl, combine all ingredients until well mixed. Lay out large piece of plastic wrap on counter. SpoonContinue reading “Chive and Herb Butter”

Cilantro and Mint Chutney

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 bunch cilantro, tender stems ok 1 cup mint leaves, packed 1 medium jalapeno, sliced, per taste 2 teaspoons sliced ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2  teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey 2-3 tablespoon water Directions: Blend all ingredients in a blender orContinue reading “Cilantro and Mint Chutney”

Grilled Cod Tacos with Tomatillo-Jalapeño Salsa

Ingredients: Salsa 4 medium tomatillos—husked, rinsed and quartered 1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro 1/2-1 small jalapeño, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon olive oil Kosher salt to taste Tacos 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 garlic clove, minced 1 pound skinless cod fillet, aboutContinue reading “Grilled Cod Tacos with Tomatillo-Jalapeño Salsa”